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Second hand clothes

Helen N(124)

Posted on 21-01-2011 at 1.50PM

my 2 always getting second hand clothes ( either passed down to us or charity shop) So much so that my youngest asks now &#034; who's was this &#034; ( oops!!!!! Do get new stuff too - sometimes :) tends to be grandparents / birthdays etc) I am probably sad but actualy enjoy a good rummage in charity shop - feel so much better when i've just got a bargain from a charity shop than I do if I've bought &#034;first hand&#034; - although only ever really buy new from places like Asda etc - don't have the spare cash to do anything else !!!!! My 2 don't seem to care at the moment - don't think they're really aware ( 5+3 ) but hoping that I'm bringing them up not to be too materialistic - also means I don't get too stressed when clothes get dirty .
I alos love Charity shops / ebay for toys - although had lots of new pressies for Christmas also have had lots 2nd hand - I feel like they are getting more for their money !!!!!!

Last message from previous page:my 2 always getting second hand clothes ( either passed down to us or charity shop) So much so that my youngest asks now " who's was this " ( oops!!!!! Do get new stuff too - sometimes tends to be grandparents / birthdays etc) I am probably sad but actualy enjoy a good rummage in charity shop - feel so much better when i've just got a bargain from a charity shop than I do if I've bought "first hand" - although only ever really buy new from places like Asda etc - don't have the spare cash to do anything else !!!!! My 2 don't seem to care at the moment - don't think they're really aware ( 5+3 ) but hoping that I'm bringing them up not to be too materialistic - also means I don't get too stressed when clothes get dirty .I alos love Charity shops / ebay for toys - although had lots of new pressies for Christmas also have had lots 2nd hand - I feel like they are getting more for their money !!!!!!

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Lea48ngo

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Posted on 21-01-2011 at 1.56PM

I have spent the morning going through 3 massive bags of clothes I bought from e bay for my lo.
I bought a massive bundle of stuff for £20.
He has a John Rocha coat from Debs and loads of stuff from Next it's great fun seeing what you've got!
I was brought up in second hand clothes and have no problem with it at all.

I have spent the morning going through 3 massive bags of clothes I bought from e bay for my lo.

I bought a massive bundle of stuff for £20.

He has a John Rocha coat from Debs and loads of stuff from Next it's great fun seeing what you've got!

I was brought up in second hand clothes and have no problem with it at all.

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Davinia C(2)

Posted on 21-01-2011 at 2.01PM

Blimey!! I use loads of second hand stuff all the time, whether its hand me downs from family or bought from ebay, charity shops, boot fairs etc... clothes, computer consoles, kitchen equipment (although I probably wouldnt use someone elses cutlery unless it was families, but thats just me) only this morning we went and traded in my step sons ds that we got him a year ago for a used dsi for his birthday, I bought a game cube for my daughter from a boot fair and we have a used ps2, all in perfect working order, just a fraction of the cost. I bet his coat doesnt look any different to one that is brand new. I bet you secretly that mum DOES dress her children in second hand clothes but is ashamed to admit it.
I wouldnt worry at all, kids dont wear clothes long enough to buy them brand new. My hand me downs that I have recently had for my 2 year old I bought brand new originally, they have been around 3 of my children (I have 4), my nephew, niece and other nephew before finally coming back to me, and they still look new (well, most of them) obviously if an item of clothing is so old looking that it is falling apart then you wouldnt buy it anyway would you.
I think I only own about 3 brand new things (other than underwear) everything else is from charity shops, I love going to them, had a look in Peacocks today at a top, £22!!!! When did they get so expensive? I know £22 isnt normally a lot for a decent bit of clothing but Peacocks were always mega cheap, I could buy 3 tops, a pair of jeans and probably a jacket in a charity shop for that amount (maybe more clothes depending on which one you go to, Barnardos are always quite cheap, or oxfam).

Blimey!! I use loads of second hand stuff all the time, whether its hand me downs from family or bought from ebay, charity shops, boot fairs etc... clothes, computer consoles, kitchen equipment (although I probably wouldnt use someone elses cutlery unless it was families, but thats just me) only this morning we went and traded in my step sons ds that we got him a year ago for a used dsi for his birthday, I bought a game cube for my daughter from a boot fair and we have a used ps2, all in perfect working order, just a fraction of the cost. I bet his coat doesnt look any different to one that is brand new. I bet you secretly that mum DOES dress her children in second hand clothes but is ashamed to admit it. I wouldnt worry at all, kids dont wear clothes long enough to buy them brand new. My hand me downs that I have recently had for my 2 year old I bought brand new originally, they have been around 3 of my children (I have 4), my nephew, niece and other nephew before finally coming back to me, and they still look new (well, most of them) obviously if an item of clothing is so old looking that it is falling apart then you wouldnt buy it anyway would you. I think I only own about 3 brand new things (other than underwear) everything else is from charity shops, I love going to them, had a look in Peacocks today at a top, £22!!!! When did they get so expensive? I know £22 isnt normally a lot for a decent bit of clothing but Peacocks were always mega cheap, I could buy 3 tops, a pair of jeans and probably a jacket in a charity shop for that amount (maybe more clothes depending on which one you go to, Barnardos are always quite cheap, or oxfam).

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Ann19pkv

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Posted on 21-01-2011 at 2.02PM

I find the only problem with 2nd hand is when you find something you like its available in one size and one size only. My closet is full of things I can barely close or have to keep pulling up etc and I only give in and buy this ill fitting stuff because &#034;it was too good a bargain to miss&#034;
Am I the only numpty who does this?

I find the only problem with 2nd hand is when you find something you like its available in one size and one size only. My closet is full of things I can barely close or have to keep pulling up etc and I only give in and buy this ill fitting stuff because "it was too good a bargain to miss"

Am I the only numpty who does this?

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Jac08loe

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Posted on 21-01-2011 at 2.02PM

When I was pregnant my friend who's son is about 7 months older than my son gave me bags full of clothes! I loved it getting them - saved me a fortune. Unfortunatley now they are the same size so cant get any as they grow out of the things at the same time :-(

When I was pregnant my friend who's son is about 7 months older than my son gave me bags full of clothes! I loved it getting them - saved me a fortune. Unfortunatley now they are the same size so cant get any as they grow out of the things at the same time

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Gaynor R(10)

Posted on 21-01-2011 at 2.04PM

I sometimes buy 2nd hand - love to get a bargain! I also have sold clothing at car boots, or on ebay. Things like brownie uniforms etc are so expensive to buy new, and I could never be sure if my kids would stick at anything so its silly to spend a fortune. Also one of our local charity shops is so posh a lady picked up a shoe and asked if they could get her the next size up, she had no idea it was a charity shop! I have no problem with those that only buy new - definitely a personal matter as long as they aren't looking down their noses at us bargain hunters!

I sometimes buy 2nd hand - love to get a bargain! I also have sold clothing at car boots, or on ebay. Things like brownie uniforms etc are so expensive to buy new, and I could never be sure if my kids would stick at anything so its silly to spend a fortune. Also one of our local charity shops is so posh a lady picked up a shoe and asked if they could get her the next size up, she had no idea it was a charity shop! I have no problem with those that only buy new - definitely a personal matter as long as they aren't looking down their noses at us bargain hunters!

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amy d(90)

Posted on 21-01-2011 at 2.08PM

hi , im also the same as sarah , as for who ever made the comment about staying in hotels or bring my own sheets , its a bit different as i wouldnt go around wearing a sheet all day . imo i think this was a bit of a sarky comment which really there isnt any need for . its all about personal choice .

No i've never bought second hand clothes for myself or my children. I just couldn't wear something that someone else has worn. However i wouldn't dare comment if a friend said their children wore second hand clothes. None of my business and i don't really care, i don't think anything wrong with it, it's just a personal thing for me.

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hi , im also the same as sarah , as for who ever made the comment about staying in hotels or bring my own sheets , its a bit different as i wouldnt go around wearing a sheet all day . imo i think this was a bit of a sarky comment which really there isnt any need for . its all about personal choice .

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jea06uzl

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Posted on 21-01-2011 at 2.11PM

i worked in retail childrenswear actually until my son was born 9 yrs ago,i have seen the profit companies make,we talking about 200 or 300% mark up sometimes esp womens clothes ,thats why shops can do 70% off and the like,some costs the shops peanuts to buy in,even at 70% off they still making a good profit
I now only buy in sales eg sainsburys love their childrens clothes good quality,but i have always bought loads in the charity shops,often still new with the tags on,i would rather buy there to help the charities eg the local hospice,toys as well,my son has mild special needs and 90% of his toys over the years have come from charity shops,really helped him,often toys like lite bright that are no longer made,i then often pass these on to friends children or the school.Eg a pictureka board game used once for a quid,i once got my friends girl a monopoly for 50p when i got it home to check all there it was all still seeled inside 50p its about 20 quid in the shops,my bargen this week for myself is a brand new winter coat from bhs for 7.50 a new coat for me and 7.50 that helps the hospice,its good for recycling too,less to landfil even if clothes given to charity shops are not good enough to sell the charity shop can sell them to the rag man,there a rag place nere us 50p a kilo i think it is,i would rather safe myself a few pounds for the future when son is a teanager and wants more things like trainers ect,children dont care at young age if secondhand or not,i love charity shops aladins cave of treats
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i worked in retail childrenswear actually until my son was born 9 yrs ago,i have seen the profit companies make,we talking about 200 or 300% mark up sometimes esp womens clothes ,thats why shops can do 70% off and the like,some costs the shops peanuts to buy in,even at 70% off they still making a good profitI now only buy in sales eg sainsburys love their childrens clothes good quality,but i have always bought loads in the charity shops,often still new with the tags on,i would rather buy there to help the charities eg the local hospice,toys as well,my son has mild special needs and 90% of his toys over the years have come from charity shops,really helped him,often toys like lite bright that are no longer made,i then often pass these on to friends children or the school.Eg a pictureka board game used once for a quid,i once got my friends girl a monopoly for 50p when i got it home to check all there it was all still seeled inside 50p its about 20 quid in the shops,my bargen this week for myself is a brand new winter coat from bhs for 7.50 a new coat for me and 7.50 that helps the hospice,its good for recycling too,less to landfil even if clothes given to charity shops are not good enough to sell the charity shop can sell them to the rag man,there a rag place nere us 50p a kilo i think it is,i would rather safe myself a few pounds for the future when son is a teanager and wants more things like trainers ect,children dont care at young age if secondhand or not,i love charity shops aladins cave of treatsenjoyjeanc

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Chr43biu

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Posted on 21-01-2011 at 2.12PM

In my opinion Charity Shops are fab, I got a pair of boots brand new for £3.50 last weekend came home and checked online and the were £85!!! Who would know. I love getting 2nd hand stuff. Some is not to my liking but all the Next Stuff is great.
My sister spoils my baby boy rotten. 1 blanket from the white company was £45!! I have not really bought hiim anything as he is the 1st baby in our family for 35 years.
I love a bargain and got brand new Jeans for £2 last week too.
My other sister is mad on Charity shops and she has a 4 bed house to herself and every wardrope is full. But that is why she can afford the house on her own.
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In my opinion Charity Shops are fab, I got a pair of boots brand new for £3.50 last weekend came home and checked online and the were £85!!! Who would know. I love getting 2nd hand stuff. Some is not to my liking but all the Next Stuff is great.

My sister spoils my baby boy rotten. 1 blanket from the white company was £45!! I have not really bought hiim anything as he is the 1st baby in our family for 35 years.

I love a bargain and got brand new Jeans for £2 last week too.

My other sister is mad on Charity shops and she has a 4 bed house to herself and every wardrope is full. But that is why she can afford the house on her own.

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Ann19pkv

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Posted on 21-01-2011 at 2.14PM

LOL - love the way the hotel sheets are being brought up because Im the exact opposite, I'll happily dress us all in 2nd hand clothes but ALWAYS take our own bedding to hotels etc.
At least with tge clothes you can wash them yourself and be sure they're clean, bedding I just dont trust (esp after pulling back a duvet at centre parks to find a very very stained sheet beneath)

LOL - love the way the hotel sheets are being brought up because Im the exact opposite, I'll happily dress us all in 2nd hand clothes but ALWAYS take our own bedding to hotels etc.

At least with tge clothes you can wash them yourself and be sure they're clean, bedding I just dont trust (esp after pulling back a duvet at centre parks to find a very very stained sheet beneath)

LOL - love the way the hotel sheets are being brought up because Im the exact opposite, I'll happily dress us all in 2nd hand clothes but ALWAYS take our own bedding to hotels etc.

At least with tge clothes you can wash them yourself and be sure they're clean, bedding I just dont trust (esp after pulling back a duvet at centre parks to find a very very stained sheet beneath)

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ew yuk ! im taking my own sheets too from now on lol

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Hel72wob

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Posted on 21-01-2011 at 2.22PM

When my 3 children needed coats this winter, I got them each one on ebay. I spent about £15 in total for 3 next coats. Would have cost me £75 new. I love a bargain. I am finding this credit crunch is making more people bid up my ebay bargains.
I dont buy myself second hand clothes though. Not against it, I just dont.
Anyone else the same?

When my 3 children needed coats this winter, I got them each one on ebay. I spent about £15 in total for 3 next coats. Would have cost me £75 new. I love a bargain. I am finding this credit crunch is making more people bid up my ebay bargains.

I dont buy myself second hand clothes though. Not against it, I just dont.

Anyone else the same?

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Posted on 21-01-2011 at 2.27PM

There's nothing wrong with second hand clothes at all!
I get second hand stuff for DS sometimes too - my MIL works in a charity shop sorting through the clothes so gets 'first dibs' (if you like) on the clothes!
She finds some really nice stuff, sometimes it's not even been worn and still has the tags on.
I've bought a coat from there once, MIL picked it out as she thought I'd like it - was a Jane Norman coat was really nice and was immaculate. Think I paid about £6 for it - bargain!
Some people don't like buying second hand clothes though - think it very much depends on what type of person you are.
Don't think it's very nice to belittle someone for what they choose to do though, silly woman.
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There's nothing wrong with second hand clothes at all!

I get second hand stuff for DS sometimes too - my MIL works in a charity shop sorting through the clothes so gets 'first dibs' (if you like) on the clothes!

She finds some really nice stuff, sometimes it's not even been worn and still has the tags on.

I've bought a coat from there once, MIL picked it out as she thought I'd like it - was a Jane Norman coat was really nice and was immaculate. Think I paid about £6 for it - bargain!

Some people don't like buying second hand clothes though - think it very much depends on what type of person you are.Don't think it's very nice to belittle someone for what they choose to do though, silly woman.

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Posted on 21-01-2011 at 2.32PM

I've not bought second hand for a while but as my kids get older it's something I'll happily do (and did do when they were babies). Have been looking for dress up clothes on Ebay recently for my 3 year old - there is just no way I am spending £15 in the Disney Store, not a chance.

I've not bought second hand for a while but as my kids get older it's something I'll happily do (and did do when they were babies). Have been looking for dress up clothes on Ebay recently for my 3 year old - there is just no way I am spending £15 in the Disney Store, not a chance.

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Ann19pkv

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Posted on 21-01-2011 at 2.39PM

The worst part was definately knowing what the stains were!:shock::shock::shock:

The worst part was definately knowing what the stains were!:shock::shock::shock:

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Posted on 21-01-2011 at 2.48PM

ive already posted but had to say im the same as the lady a few posts above, will happily dress my family in 2nd hand clothes but always take our own bedding when going to haven/pontins or similar, i wash the clothes as soon i as get them cant do that with the bedding! :yuk:
with the exception of posh hotels but its not often i get to go there! :(
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ive already posted but had to say im the same as the lady a few posts above, will happily dress my family in 2nd hand clothes but always take our own bedding when going to haven/pontins or similar, i wash the clothes as soon i as get them cant do that with the bedding!

with the exception of posh hotels but its not often i get to go there!

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Sarah J(757)

Posted on 21-01-2011 at 2.59PM

I buy all their clothes second hand, and very proud of it especially in these hard times with the recession and everything, someone I know came up to me and gave me two bags of her daughters old clothes that didn't fit her anymore and in there were 6 six pairs of new school trousers with tags on I was really grateful.
I love charity shops also you can get a bargain and know its a good cause, you can get really nice next clothes, picked up to pairs of lovely trousers for dd that were from matalan for 50p each and they looked as if they were never worn. Proud to be a 2nd hand shopper

I buy all their clothes second hand, and very proud of it especially in these hard times with the recession and everything, someone I know came up to me and gave me two bags of her daughters old clothes that didn't fit her anymore and in there were 6 six pairs of new school trousers with tags on I was really grateful.

I love charity shops also you can get a bargain and know its a good cause, you can get really nice next clothes, picked up to pairs of lovely trousers for dd that were from matalan for 50p each and they looked as if they were never worn. Proud to be a 2nd hand shopper

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Posted on 21-01-2011 at 3.19PM

I would not buy SH underwear or shoes maybe even socks but everything else I would and have...........a bit OT but people sleep in hotel beds that others have slept in, same sheets which are washed same as clothes.
I would always wash them before use like I do with new clothes.

I would not buy SH underwear or shoes maybe even socks but everything else I would and have...........a bit OT but people sleep in hotel beds that others have slept in, same sheets which are washed same as clothes.

I would always wash them before use like I do with new clothes.

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Posted on 21-01-2011 at 4.37PM

hi i buy second hand clothes for DS as well! i also buy second hand clothes for myself sometimes as well nothing wrong as long as there clean and nothing wrong with them

hi i buy second hand clothes for DS as well! i also buy second hand clothes for myself sometimes as well nothing wrong as long as there clean and nothing wrong with them

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Posted on 21-01-2011 at 4.51PM

Lol, walking round in bed sheets all day! Now that would be funny!
My point was it wouldn't bother people to spend the night in a bed that millions of people have slept in and got allsorts over but it would to wear a top that only one person has worn and even only worn it once or twice.
Don't get me wrong if people don't buy second hand then thats their choice i just hate it when people go &#034;:yuk: second hand clothes&#034;
Baby clothes don't get worn that much as they grow so fast and plus everyone loves a bargin:lol:

Lol, walking round in bed sheets all day! Now that would be funny!My point was it wouldn't bother people to spend the night in a bed that millions of people have slept in and got allsorts over but it would to wear a top that only one person has worn and even only worn it once or twice.Don't get me wrong if people don't buy second hand then thats their choice i just hate it when people go ":yuk: second hand clothes"Baby clothes don't get worn that much as they grow so fast and plus everyone loves a bargin:lol:

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Caroline L(194)

Posted on 21-01-2011 at 4.56PM

This is a second hand clothes thread, why do you have to put something like this??? :dunno:
The lady is sharing her opinion without judging. This is how we end up with nasty threads